Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday December 5, 2019 at 8:45 AM
Location
6515 W Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033
Notice of Public Meeting
of the Board of Directors of
Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc., and to the general public that the board will hold a meeting, open to the public as specified below. The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with the exception of public hearings set for a specified time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3, the Board of Directors may go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, concerning any item on the agenda, for discussion, consideration, or consultations for legal advice.
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING REPORTS AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA
Disabled persons in need of special accommodations should contact Mr. Peter Boyle at 623.249.3900 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.
Where: Western School of Science and Technology:
A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Conference Dial-in Number: (515) 603-4920
Access Code: 1060076#
When: Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:45 a.m. MST
of the Board of Directors of
Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc., and to the general public that the board will hold a meeting, open to the public as specified below. The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with the exception of public hearings set for a specified time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3, the Board of Directors may go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, concerning any item on the agenda, for discussion, consideration, or consultations for legal advice.
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING REPORTS AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA
Disabled persons in need of special accommodations should contact Mr. Peter Boyle at 623.249.3900 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.
Where: Western School of Science and Technology:
A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Conference Dial-in Number: (515) 603-4920
Access Code: 1060076#
When: Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:45 a.m. MST
Directors Present
D. Shaw, H. Wildy, M. Sandoval, T. Pottgen (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Kaprosy, L. Arndt
Ex Officio Members Present
P. Boyle
Non Voting Members Present
P. Boyle
Guests Present
L. Trevizo, T. Crisler
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Shaw called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Dec 5, 2019 at 8:52 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 11/7/2019
H. Wildy made a motion to approve minutes from the Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology on 11-07-19 Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology on 11-07-19.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
D.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission moment
E.
Presentation of Mission Moment
WSST's Varsity Football team presented
F.
Call to the Public
no public comments
II. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report
Peter presented
B.
Presentation of Compliance Update
Peter presented update
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Committee Report
Peter presented report
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented
H. Wildy made a motion to approve financials.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Committee Report
No updates
C.
Presentation of Audit Report
Presentation tabled to next board meeting in January 2020
V. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Heidi presented update
B.
Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan
Peter reminded board members about tax credit donation
VI. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Drew presented
B.
Establishment of Board Committees
Drew presented
C.
Discussion and Consideration regarding Board Member Recruitment
No discussion held
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Board Meeting Timing
No discussion held
VII. TeamCFA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA Update
No updates
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Building Financing
First: Heidi
I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2) for discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained as confidential by state or federal law.
Second: Matt
Individual votes:
Heidi - yes
Matt - yes
Troy - yes
Drew - yes
I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2) for discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained as confidential by state or federal law.
Second: Matt
Individual votes:
Heidi - yes
Matt - yes
Troy - yes
Drew - yes
IX. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Drew provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- Communicate with Midfirst, OneAZ and RBC
- Gather details from CFP
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
Next meeting January 16th, 2020
D.
Adjourn Meeting
H. Wildy made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo
X. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financing Options
M. Sandoval made a motion to direct Peter to communicate the details of the executive session to Midfirst and OneAZ and RBC and clarify details from CFP.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|